Melvin G. Stone, 90

Published: Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 4:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.

BREVARD- Melvin G. Stone of Brevard passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012, at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Ema, one daughter Margaret A. Stone, and 3 grandchildren; Emily, 12, Matthew, 9, and Abigail, 7. He is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Sharon and her husband James, of Seymour, MO, along with several nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by all, including his wife's twin brother, Ruben and wife Nilda and their children.

Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, Finley and Blanche Stone, and his brother, Homer.

Melvin received a purple heart while serving his country in WW II. He met and married Ema upon his return from the war and lived the first 10 years of his married life in Uruguay, S. A.; which was Ema's home country. Following their return to the States, Melvin taught English and Spanish for 30 years in Brown Deer, WI. He retired along with his wife to the Asheville area in the mid 80's. Being avid nature lovers, they enjoyed a wide variety of outdoor activities. During his retirement, Melvin served his community in many ways including volunteering at the free clinic and teaching adult spanish classes. He also spent time pursuing his love of literature and writing.

A memorial service for Melvin will be held on December 9, 2012 at 3pm at the Unitarian Universalists Church of Transylvania County, 24 Varsity Street, Brevard, NC. This was his church home for many years. All who knew Melvin are invited to come and share in the celebration of his life.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Free Clinic of Transylvania County, PO Box 1136, Brevard, NC 28712 and attach a note that the gift is in honor of Melvin Stone.

<p>BREVARD- Melvin G. Stone of Brevard passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012, at his home. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Ema, one daughter Margaret A. Stone, and 3 grandchildren; Emily, 12, Matthew, 9, and Abigail, 7. He is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Sharon and her husband James, of Seymour, MO, along with several nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by all, including his wife's twin brother, Ruben and wife Nilda and their children.</p><p>Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, Finley and Blanche Stone, and his brother, Homer. </p><p>Melvin received a purple heart while serving his country in WW II. He met and married Ema upon his return from the war and lived the first 10 years of his married life in Uruguay, S. A.; which was Ema's home country. Following their return to the States, Melvin taught English and Spanish for 30 years in Brown Deer, WI. He retired along with his wife to the Asheville area in the mid 80's. Being avid nature lovers, they enjoyed a wide variety of outdoor activities. During his retirement, Melvin served his community in many ways including volunteering at the free clinic and teaching adult spanish classes. He also spent time pursuing his love of literature and writing.</p><p>A memorial service for Melvin will be held on December 9, 2012 at 3pm at the Unitarian Universalists Church of Transylvania County, 24 Varsity Street, Brevard, NC. This was his church home for many years. All who knew Melvin are invited to come and share in the celebration of his life. </p><p>In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the Free Clinic of Transylvania County, PO Box 1136, Brevard, NC 28712 and attach a note that the gift is in honor of Melvin Stone.</p>